Rhode Island bill H7137 prohibits lobbyists from making political contributions to general assembly members from January through July unless the.
Rhode Island bill H7137 amends the Rhode Island Lobbying Reform Act to prohibit lobbyists from making political contributions to any member of the general assembly from January 1 through July 1 in any year. This prohibition remains in effect unless the general assembly adjourns for the year before July 1. The bill aims to ensure that lobbyists do not influence assembly members during the first half of the year when legislative sessions are typically active. The changes would take effect immediately upon passage.
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